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LAKE CHARLES — In response to Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, United Way Southwest Louisiana is providing support to United Way of the Big Bend in Tallahassee, Fla. They are leading a comprehensive relief Initiative to assist the affected communities along the Gulf Coast. Also, they are calling on community members and national donors to contribute to the recovery and rebuilding efforts through the UNITED GULF Disaster Relief Fund.

Foo Fact of the Game: The No. 5 Northwest Raiders took a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. Then the No. 10 Jennings Bulldogs defense shut down the Raiders offense and the Dogs offense scored five touchdowns in Jennings’ 35-14 win.

The director of the Jeff Davis Parish Fair Talent Contest has been named 2024 Jeff Davis Parish Fair Parade Marshal.

spine-tingling fly-ins to Jennings

Driven by a strong sense of duty, a dedicated team of five skilled linemen from Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative recently embarked on a vital mission.

The Jennings High School Future Farmers of America Chapter will be sending a recordbreaking number of students to the 2024 FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., at the end of the month and is seeking monetary support for the trip.

A local non-profit which assists low-income families is currently holding a fundraiser to raise money for its mission of service.